Sentences with phrase «economy ratings system»

Like many fuel - saving technologies, automakers are rewarded for adding these types of systems in the highly complex government Corporate Average Fuel Economy ratings system and the rewards can add up.

It's much like the EPA's fuel economy rating system in that it's a third party evaluation to test the claims of an automaker.

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With the sharing economy expanding and on - demand services booming, there are more rating and review systems being established to help people decide whom to do business with, said Karissa Sparks, the vice president of marketing at the reputation management firm Reputation.com.

I have ignored reasons that might justify lower discount rates or higher GDP adjustments for China mainly because the purpose of this essay is to explain why the U.S. multiple is so much higher than China's, and of course these reasons exist, but I think whatever the correct ratio should be, there is no question that advanced economies always justify higher multiples than developing economies because they tend to be economically more diversified and politically more stable, and they usually have institutions, including clearer legal and regulatory frameworks, more sophisticated capital allocation processes, less rigid financial systems, and smaller state sectors (which make smooth adjustment, one of the most valuable and undervalued components of long - term growth, more likely).

The pace of progress, progress in the direction of more openness to capital flows and greater exchange rate flexibility, will depend in part on the pace at which these governments are able to strengthen the resilience of the domestic financial system and set in place the broader institutional framework and supervisory regime that are vital for an open economy.

Dave Cobb, BC Hydro CEO, said in the statement, «Today's announcement has found the right balance between the need to invest in our electricity system — which is the backbone of our economy — with the need to keep rates affordable for families and businesses.»

In the United States during much of the 19th Century, an erratic and unstable financial system combined with the huge infrastructure needs of a rapidly expanding continental economy meant that the US was almost always in short supply of money and capital *, and so to a large extent its growth rate was constrained mainly by British liquidity.

Just as Ronald Reagan's landmark 1986 bipartisan tax reform increased simplicity, fairness and economic efficiency by broadening the tax base and reducing rates, today reform of the system has the potential to help American families and the economy.

His published research has focused on exchange rate and monetary theory and policy in open economies, the international monetary system and financial stability.

The country's central banking system brought interest rates down to zero and then kept them near zero, hoping to get the economy moving again.

The language in the report parallels the main message in the central bank's last Financial System Review in June — that of strengthening resiliency of the financial system on the back of an improving economy — that provided the backdrop for two rate increases in July and SeptSystem Review in June — that of strengthening resiliency of the financial system on the back of an improving economy — that provided the backdrop for two rate increases in July and Septsystem on the back of an improving economy — that provided the backdrop for two rate increases in July and September.

Instead, it has always manipulated the rate upward by reducing the supply of reserves to the banking system via a process that also reduces the money supply within the economy; that is, via QT.

Negative rates rates presents another dilemma: a western financial system that is completely dysfunctional from over eight years of bombarding the western economies with ZIRP and money printing.

And when the Fed wants to clamp down on the economy, it acts to drain money from the system, which means borrowers will likely pay a higher interest rate on mortgages.

The Fed had driven down its key rate to help rescue the banking system and energize the economy after the 2008 financial crisis and the Great Recession.

These are the reserves the Fed adjusts to effect its monetary policy (credit liquidity) and interest rate goals, and these are the reserves it sells in order to reduce its balance sheet and drain liquidity from the interbank system, which affects the availability of credit in the economy.

By the time W finished his second term, I had graduated from college, come to terms with the fact that the criminalization of abortion is highly unlikely no matter the party in power, expanded my definition of «pro-life» to include Iraqi children and prisoners of war, and experienced first - hand some of the major problems with America's healthcare system, which along with poverty and education issues, contributes to the troubling abortion rate in the U.S. I remained pro-life idealistically, but for the first time, voted for a pro-choice president, hoping that the reforms I wanted to see in the healthcare, the economy, immigration, education, and for the socioeconomically disadvantaged would function pragmatically to reduce abortions.

The prime minister hit back by saying that while the tax credit system may have its problems, he was proud of it - and noted that low - income families were much better off under Labour, when the economy and inflation rates were stable, than under the Tories.

A combination of budgeting practices, a well - funded pension system and structurally wealthy economy that relies on Wall Street led to Moody's upgrading the state's credit rating to Aa1, according to a report released Wednesday by the the investment service.

It is worth noting that while people under age 65 in the U.S. live in a heavily market - dominated economy where poor employment outcomes mean poverty and a lack of access to health care, almost everyone over age 65 has most of their healthcare paid for by Medicare, (a FICA tax financed, single payer system that pays providers more or less the same rates as private insurance companies and has few cost controls), more than half of their nursing home costs paid by Medicaid, (which is stingy in how much it pays providers and moderately means tested), and receives enough of a guaranteed income from the combination of Social Security and SSI payments to keep the poverty rate for people age 65 +, (even if they have no retirement savings of their own), above the poverty line, regardless of the state of the local economy.

But as well as causing annoyance to drivers, a study suggests the ratings mechanism could allow customer's biases to creep into the system, as has been seen with other «gig economy» platforms like Airbnb.

The rulemaking is in response to a 2003 law, A.B. 844, which requires the development of reporting requirements for tire manufacturers and a rating system for comparing tires» fuel economy.

Even though these «outside shocks to the system,» as Kennedy calls them, play a strong role in determining crime rates, recent research has teased out some links between the overall economy and crime.

«Encouraging the involvement of parents, educators, and community members so students feel safe, challenged, and engaged at school is critical to improving our country's education system, increasing graduation rates, and adding to our national economy.

Powertrain choices remain the same — a 2.5 - liter four - cylinder or a 3.5 - liter V - 6 with a six - speed automatic, and a 2.5 - liter Hybrid Synergy Drive system with a CVT — but we wouldn't be surprised to see a slight fuel economy bump over the current Camry's 25/35 mpg (city / highway) ratings with the four - cylinder and 21/31 mpg ratings with the V - 6.

The 6's 184 horsepower isn't class - leading, but its 38 - mpg highway rating is (tied with Nissan), and the 6's fuel economy numbers are expected to get a boost when Mazda's capacitor - based i - ELOOP system becomes available for purchase this summer.

With the all - wheel - drive system, this model will have fuel economy rating of 27/34 mpg.

The second generation Volt's improved battery system and drivetrain increased the all - electric range to 53 miles (85 km), its EPA rated fuel economy in charge - sustaining mode to 42 mpg ‑ US (5.6 L / 100 km; 50 mpg ‑ imp), and the combined city / highway fuel economy in all - electric mode to 106 MPG - e, up from 98 MPG - e.

Despite its size, power and simple OHV (pushrod) valvetrain, it delivers EPA fuel economy ratings of 14 miles per gallon city and 20 miles per gallon highway, due to its Multi-Displacement System (MDS), which transparently disables four of its eight cylinders at light loads to conserve fuel.

The high economy 110kW eD4 version has a completely recalibrated fuel injection system with reduced fuel flow rates for enhanced fuel efficiency.

This is a surprisingly pleasant hybrid system that delivers more than acceptable acceleration — with a 0 to 62mph time rated at 8.7 seconds — and strong fuel economy: the equivalent of just over 28 imperial mpg on the US EPA's city test cycle, and better than 42mpg on its highway cycle.

In a statement today, GM said that the EPA issued not only the fuel economy ratings but a certificate of conformity stating the agency has no issues or concerns about the emissions systems in both trucks.

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This includes the new Low Pressure EGR system which has been critical to success of Td6 emission ratings and further improves fuel economy.

Despite its size, power and simple OHV (pushrod) valvetrain, it delivers respectable EPA fuel economy ratings of 13 miles per gallon city and 18 miles per gallon highway, due to its Multi-Displacement System (MDS), which transparently disables four of its eight cylinders at light loads to conserve fuel.

I like the vehicle information systems to track time and distance travelled, fuel usage rate, trip distance and more — plus, it has fantastic fuel economy (7.2 L / 100 km in economy mode).

8A / 12A switchable Level 1 charging cable CHAdeMO DC quick charge port Battery warming system MiEV remote system (pre-activated air conditioning, heater and timer battery charging) Approaching Vehicle Audio System (AVAS) for alerting pedestrians Charging Times: 3 22 hours for 8amp 14 hours for 12 amp 7 hours with 240V / 15A Level 2 charging system Less than 30 minutes to 80 % full with CHAdeMO Level 3 DC Quick Charger Driving Modes: «D» — allows maximum performance as it generates 100 % torque in direct response to accelerator input «ECO» — helps maximize energy usage («fuel economy») by slightly reducing overall power output to reduce the rate of battery consumption «B» — increases regenerative brake biasing to augment energy recycling (with 100 % of power production avaisystem MiEV remote system (pre-activated air conditioning, heater and timer battery charging) Approaching Vehicle Audio System (AVAS) for alerting pedestrians Charging Times: 3 22 hours for 8amp 14 hours for 12 amp 7 hours with 240V / 15A Level 2 charging system Less than 30 minutes to 80 % full with CHAdeMO Level 3 DC Quick Charger Driving Modes: «D» — allows maximum performance as it generates 100 % torque in direct response to accelerator input «ECO» — helps maximize energy usage («fuel economy») by slightly reducing overall power output to reduce the rate of battery consumption «B» — increases regenerative brake biasing to augment energy recycling (with 100 % of power production avaisystem (pre-activated air conditioning, heater and timer battery charging) Approaching Vehicle Audio System (AVAS) for alerting pedestrians Charging Times: 3 22 hours for 8amp 14 hours for 12 amp 7 hours with 240V / 15A Level 2 charging system Less than 30 minutes to 80 % full with CHAdeMO Level 3 DC Quick Charger Driving Modes: «D» — allows maximum performance as it generates 100 % torque in direct response to accelerator input «ECO» — helps maximize energy usage («fuel economy») by slightly reducing overall power output to reduce the rate of battery consumption «B» — increases regenerative brake biasing to augment energy recycling (with 100 % of power production avaiSystem (AVAS) for alerting pedestrians Charging Times: 3 22 hours for 8amp 14 hours for 12 amp 7 hours with 240V / 15A Level 2 charging system Less than 30 minutes to 80 % full with CHAdeMO Level 3 DC Quick Charger Driving Modes: «D» — allows maximum performance as it generates 100 % torque in direct response to accelerator input «ECO» — helps maximize energy usage («fuel economy») by slightly reducing overall power output to reduce the rate of battery consumption «B» — increases regenerative brake biasing to augment energy recycling (with 100 % of power production avaisystem Less than 30 minutes to 80 % full with CHAdeMO Level 3 DC Quick Charger Driving Modes: «D» — allows maximum performance as it generates 100 % torque in direct response to accelerator input «ECO» — helps maximize energy usage («fuel economy») by slightly reducing overall power output to reduce the rate of battery consumption «B» — increases regenerative brake biasing to augment energy recycling (with 100 % of power production available)

Fuel Economy: The 2015 Mazda 6 automatic with i - ELOOP system is rated at 28/39 MPG city / hwy.

Vehicle Name: Toyota Tacoma, Body Style: Access Cab, Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive, Passenger Capacity: 4, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap: 5600, Fuel Economy Est - Combined: 21, EPA Fuel Economy Est - City: 19, EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy: 24, Gross Combined Wt Rating: 11360, Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 6800, Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 680, Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 6800, Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 680, Maximum Trailering Capacity: 6800, Engine Order Code:, Engine Type: Regular Unleaded V - 6, Displacement: 3.5 L / 211, Fuel System: Port / Direct Injection, SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 278 @ 6000, SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 265 @ 4600, Trans Order Code:, Trans Type: 6, Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w / OD, Trans Description Cont.

Vehicle Name: Toyota 4Runner, Body Style: Sport Utility, Drivetrain: Four Wheel Drive, Passenger Capacity: 5, Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front: 2998, Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear: 3439, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap: 6300, Fuel Economy Est - Combined: 18, EPA Fuel Economy Est - City: 17, EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy: 20, Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5000, Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500, Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5000, Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500, Maximum Trailering Capacity: 5000, Engine Order Code:, Engine Type: Regular Unleaded V - 6, Displacement: 4.0 L / 241, Fuel System: Sequential MPI, SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 270 @ 5600, SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 278 @ 4400, Trans Order Code:, Trans Type: 5, Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w / OD, Trans Description Cont.

Vehicle Name: Toyota Tacoma, Body Style: Double Cab, Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive, Passenger Capacity: 5, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap: 5600, Fuel Economy Est - Combined: 21, EPA Fuel Economy Est - City: 19, EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy: 24, Gross Combined Wt Rating: 11360, Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 6700, Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 670, Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 6700, Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 670, Maximum Trailering Capacity: 6700, Engine Order Code:, Engine Type: Regular Unleaded V - 6, Displacement: 3.5 L / 211, Fuel System: Port / Direct Injection, SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 278 @ 6000, SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 265 @ 4600, Trans Order Code:, Trans Type: 6, Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w / OD, Trans Description Cont.

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (earlier post) is EPA - rated at 46 mpg (5.11 l / 100 km) combined, 47 mpg city and 46 mpg highway; the powertrain shares the transmission architecture with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle (EREV), but includes changes to optimize the system for engine - driven charge - sustaining operation in the range of conditions represented by the US EPA 5 cycle fuel economy tests.

The RLX Concept's all - new 3.5 L direct - injected VTEC V - 6 engine and Sport Hybrid SH - AWD (Super-Handling All - Wheel Drive)(earlier post) system, with three electric motors, combine to generate more than 370 hp (276 kW), and are paired with a 7 - speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) and lightweight body to deliver V - 8 acceleration with four - cylinder fuel economy with an estimated EPA (city / highway / combined) rating of 30/30/30 mpg (7.8 L / 100 km).

Buy a Mazda6 Grand Touring, opt for the Technology Package, and a brake energy regeneration system bumps the car's city and highway fuel economy ratings by 2 miles per gallon each, to 28 in the city and 40 on the highway, for a combined rating of 32 mpg.

The Infiniti Q70 Hybrid isn't the most economical car on this list of top rated hybrids, but its fuel economy is reasonable and its hybrid system is powerful, making the Q70 one of the fastest hybrid sedans available.

The new powertrain system improves fuel economy by 30 percent with a projected EPA rating of 27 MPG city and 36 on the highway.

An all - new Atkinson - cycle 2.5 - liter four - cylinder paired with a new electric motor and self - charging hybrid system serves up 215 hp and a combined preliminary fuel economy rating of 44 mpg.

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While the AWD system adds complexity and weight — about 300 pounds — and trims fuel economy (EPA rated 17 mpg city / 24 mpg highway, compared with 18/26 for a G35 sedan without AWD), I think it's well worth the extra $ 1,800.

Vue's optional all - wheel - drive system, which was not included on our vehicle, drops the fuel - economy rating to 19 city / 25 highway.